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FD55 DVA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

177,288 mi
Last recorded177,288 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 DVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 177,288 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment high level (1.1.18 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 173,086 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 170,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 164,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 158,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

park brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

Pass 2 Oct 2020 152,797 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 147,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 145,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 134,557 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both side front discs corroded

both sides rear brake discs rusted

oil leak from engine

rear handbrake efficiency requires attention

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,093 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 80,947 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 80,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,823 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,582 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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FD55 DVA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD55 DVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD55 DVA registered?

FD55 DVA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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